"The Fraudsters Complain the Loudest and the Fastest:" Legacy Media Ignores Import of Gaza Condom Fact Check - emptywheel
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During a recent press conference in the Oval Office, Elon Musk faced tough questions regarding false claims he made about condoms and Gaza, which led to misinformation propagated by Donald Trump. Musk's attempt to assert that DOGE had uncovered substantial waste, fraud, and abuse was met with skepticism as he failed to provide evidence. This revelation concerning Musk's acknowledgment of a hoax he started received scant media attention, prompting concerns over the lack of accountability surrounding misinformation and the dynamics between powerful figures discussing dubious claims.
Elon Musk's appearance with Trump revealed a stark reality: he openly admitted to fabricating claims that sowed confusion, leading Trump to publicize those inaccuracies.
Despite acknowledging a significant error regarding a claim about Gaza, Elon Musk received notably minimal media scrutiny, which raises questions about accountability for misinformation.
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